$20 Simple illustration of Frank Zappa for a t-shirt

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by masherbasher, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. #1
    I need an illustration of Frank Zappa done for a t-shirt.

    One that is simple and/or cartoony and/or "artistic" is preferred; but I'll consider more detailed ones as well as ones generated from photos.

    If I like more than one entry I am willing to purchase more than one -- however I may offer less than the full $20 for these add'l purchases.

    (When I pay I'd like to be provided the AI/PSD file so I can make adjustments later if necessary.)

    Thanks!
     
    masherbasher, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  2. bakerbaker

    bakerbaker Member

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    #2
    Here's one I just did, sorry I had to watermark it :( I hate doing that...

    [​IMG]
     
    bakerbaker, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  3. masjacky

    masjacky Peon

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    #3
    mine..

    [​IMG]
     
    masjacky, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  4. zyndtel

    zyndtel Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Here's my try.
    [​IMG]
     
    zyndtel, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  5. exorcist_96

    exorcist_96 Guest

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    #5
    here's my entry
    [​IMG]
    feedback will be appreciated
     
    exorcist_96, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  6. Kevin Shah

    Kevin Shah Active Member

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    #6
    [​IMG]


    sorry "exorcist_96" but i also made the same image :|
     
    Kevin Shah, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  7. Chewysmom

    Chewysmom Active Member

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    #7
    [​IMG]
     
    Chewysmom, Jan 25, 2010 IP
  8. redeemer

    redeemer Peon

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    [​IMG]
     
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  9. masherbasher

    masherbasher Member

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    #9
    Thanks for the entries everyone.

    bakerbaker - nice illustration. though i don't like the inclusion of his body/shirt. being on a shirt itself, i feel like that'd look weird. can i see how this looks with only the face/hair included? and do you recommend a way it'd pair up with a 2 line quote?

    chewysmom and redeemer, i like the photos you guys chose -- i like the expression that is on frank's face for these. i'd be interested to see more entries/variations submitted based off these photos.

    thanks.
     
    masherbasher, Jan 28, 2010 IP
  10. redeemer

    redeemer Peon

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    [​IMG]
     
    redeemer, Jan 28, 2010 IP
  11. bakerbaker

    bakerbaker Member

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    #11
    Here's the revised version without his body. No idea which quote you could use though, sorry :(

    [​IMG]
     
    bakerbaker, Jan 28, 2010 IP
  12. zyndtel

    zyndtel Well-Known Member

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    #12
    No feedback for me?
     
    zyndtel, Jan 29, 2010 IP
  13. masherbasher

    masherbasher Member

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    #13
    hey zyndtel, i'm sorry for the delay in getting you feedback. i like your illustration, but i want zappa to have a different look on this one; i want his look to be more serious, less happy. if you tried again, i'd be happy to take a look at your redo. thanks.
     
    masherbasher, Feb 1, 2010 IP
  14. masherbasher

    masherbasher Member

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    #14
    Hi, sorry for the slow response everyone.

    Bakerbaker -- Can you add a bit more darkness/shading around the eyes/nose? Like the artist has done w this shirt
    http://www.thefunkstore.com/zappatshirtPIC.jpg

    Chewysmom -- can i see how yours looks if you
    -change it from red to black
    -have just the face -- no neck too

    redeemer--- yours is very jagged. can you smooth out some of the lines, and also get rid of the random white bits outside of the main drawing?

    thanks.
     
    masherbasher, Feb 5, 2010 IP
  15. Chewysmom

    Chewysmom Active Member

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    #15
    thanks for feedback
    here are two version, one is more cleaned up

    [​IMG]
     
    Chewysmom, Feb 5, 2010 IP
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    #16
    [​IMG]
     
    redeemer, Feb 11, 2010 IP